CCCEU Calls for Fair Competition in Germany's Wind Energy Market 

Brussels, March 5, 2025

The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) expresses concern over recent reports questioning the involvement of a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer in Germany's Waterkant offshore wind project. While national security is a valid consideration, its overuse risks distorting markets and undermining international trade. The CCCEU urges Germany to uphold non-discrimination principles and avoid politicizing clean energy investments at a time when cooperation is essential for Europe's green transition.

Allegations that Chinese wind firms could exploit turbine sensors for data collection are technically implausible and lack factual basis. These sensors serve clear functions—optimizing turbine performance, monitoring faults, and protecting wildlife. In the Waterkant project, for example, all control systems, data storage, and remote management remain with German and European project developers. Claims of "remote control" or "data leakage" amount to groundless and unsubstantiated concerns, thus adding costs and complexities to the challenge of Europe's green transition.

The politicization of commercial projects threatens fair competition and investor confidence. Excluding Chinese firms based on unverified security concerns would constitute trade protectionism, contradicting the EU's commitment to free markets. Chinese wind power companies have been contributing to global green development with their efficient, innovative and reliable products, and have strictly complied with local regulations and safety requirements.

China and the EU share strong interests in renewable energy and carbon neutrality. Excluding Chinese suppliers would not only slow Germany's own energy transition but also destabilize supply chains across Europe. The CCCEU calls on German authorities to maintain fairness and transparency, resisting artificial barriers that hinder clean energy cooperation. Chinese companies remain open to dialogue with German and EU stakeholders to ensure a fact-based, market-driven approach that safeguards Europe's renewable energy future.